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One thing that struck me is that most schools are not set up to encourage kids with these entrepreneurial qualities to flourish. I have spoken with many, many entrepreneurs who said that school was a miserable experience for them and that, unable to sit still at their desks doing worksheets and the like, they felt they had driven their teachers crazy. That's a shame, given that entrepreneurs contribute so much to American culture and ultimately create jobs for so many of their peers.

It would be exciting to see more schools recognize entrepreneurial talent early and to find ways to let future business creators flourish. A test like this could be the first step toward figuring out how to do that. Meanwhile, it's likely to be very useful in helping many adults plan their next career move and determine if entrepreneurship is a good fit.